racemethionine + choline chloride

Xantinon is an over-the-counter hepatoprotective and lipotropic drug indicated as an aid in the treatment of liver disorders, such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (hepatic steatosis) and metabolic hepatic disturbances. The formulation combines racemethionine (an essential sulfur-containing amino acid) and choline chloride (a quaternary ammonium salt and precursor to phosphatidylcholine and acetylcholine). Together, these components act as lipotropic agents and methyl donors in the one-carbon transmethylation pathway. They facilitate the synthesis of lipoproteins (such as VLDL), which are essential for mobilizing and transporting triglycerides out of the liver, thereby preventing and reducing hepatic fat accumulation. Additionally, they support intracellular antioxidant defenses, helping to mitigate oxidative stress and promote the recovery of damaged hepatocytes.

Brand names

Xantinon

Other names

DL-methionine + choline chloridemethionine + choline chlorideracemetionina + cloreto de colina